The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed on Your Own Terms

LESSON 1: Our models of reality lie below the surface. Often we do not realize we have them until some intervention or contemplative practice makes us aware.

VERY TRUE

Exercise: The Gratitude Exercise

2. QUESTION THE BRULES.

being a self-described “giver” was linked with a greater sense of meaning in life. He also found that meaning in life was connected with doing good things for other people.

EMBRACE YOUR QUEST

But before you can challenge the rules of the culturescape, you have to identify the limiting rules that might be holding you back.

LESSON 2: We often carry disempowering models of reality that we inherited as far back as childhood.

Have big goals—but don’t tie your happiness to your goals. You must be happy before you attain them.